Teacher, within a pupil referral unit (maths)
Overview
Teacher, within a pupil referral unit (maths) Permanent, full time position MPS / UPS To start as soon as possible
Permanent, Full Time
Starting date: As soon as possible (or September 2025)
We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, positive, creative and resilient practitioner who can support students across KS3 and KS4 and deliver Maths, and another subject to GCSE level. We are looking for someone who has experience, worked with young people who have SEND or who find learning in the classroom challenging.
The successful candidate will be confident and skilled in working with learners who have SEMH needs; supporting them in developing their academic skills as well as supporting their social emotional needs. They will also be able to teach the basics of reading and using phonics to support weaker students access the curriculum.
Tor School is a special place to work. Joining Tor is like a family; we look out for each other, we are supportive of each other and you always feel part of a team that is there for you. It can be challenging but the feeling of being part of a body of people who will support you is quite special. We believe in people and their capacity; we look for the good. All people at Tor, staff and students, are valued and invested in as part of our commitment to helping us all to better reach our potential.
We are keen to appoint the right person with the personal qualities that will make them a success at Tor. In addition to the skills required, the passion to work with young people and the key personal attributes are fundamental.
Tor School is a Pupil Referral Unit that is committed to providing the best education possible for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the Mendip Area. We support students across the age range from 5 – 16 years, where they have been permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, have specific SEND or cannot attend school for medical reasons.
Visits prior to interview are actively encouraged.
Tor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening.
Personal attributes
We are looking for candidates who are:
* Resilient and dependable and committed to high quality teaching and learning
* Excellent interpersonal skills and work well in a small team
* Organised and hard working – willing and able to go the extra mile
* Firmly believes that every child, irrespective of background and starting point, can be successful in learning
* Imaginative and can create opportunities to promote children’s social and emotional development
* Committed to social inclusion and raising children’s achievement
* Subscribe to, and can demonstrate, a clear understanding of nurturing principles
* Able to foster good relationships with pupils, parents/carers and a range of professional colleagues
* A high level of personal resilience, a positive attitude and flexible approach
* Willing to continue and develop practice through self-directed professional development
Salary & Benefits
Salary from £31650 to £43607 per year
Location
Tor School
Beckery New Road
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9NS
To apply please download the application pack or contact the SBM:
Closing Date: 12:00pm Monday 10th March 2025
Interview during w/c 24th March 2025
Equal opportunities
Tor School strives to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or pregnancy and maternity.
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